INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY THERAPY THEORY A
FTH4IFA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will acquire a working knowledge of theoretical and practical frameworks relevant to working with families. This will include an orientation towards a systemic epistemology, familiarity with basic concepts from family therapy models from the 1950s to the 1970s, application of Family Sensitive Principles, and integration of knowledges about trauma and developmental history.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Colleen Cousins
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: FTH4WSA. Students must be enrolled in HCFT Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy.
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Family therapy: a constructive framework | Recommended | Lowe, R 2004 | SAGE PUBLICATIONS, LONDON. |
| Readings | The history and principles of family therapy | Recommended | Goding, G 1992 | VAFT PUBLICATIONS, MELBOURNE. |
Other Site 2, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Colleen Cousins
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"OR 10 hours of lectures and 29 hours of online participation"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word essay | 20 | |
| one 2,500-word essay | 60 | |
| one 750-word reflection | 20 |
Other Site 2, 2014, Week 19-29, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kerry Proctor
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 19 - 29
Six 6.5 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 19 to week 29 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word essay | 20 | |
| one 2,500-word essay | 60 | |
| one 750-word reflection | 20 |
Other Site 2, 2014, Week 24-39, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kerry Proctor
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 24 - 39
Six 6.5 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 24 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word essay | 20 | |
| one 2,500-word essay | 60 | |
| one 750-word reflection | 20 |
Other Site 2, 2014, Week 30-51, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kerry Proctor
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 30 - 51
Six 6.5 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 51 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word essay | 20 | |
| one 2,500-word essay | 60 | |
| one 750-word reflection | 20 |
Other Site 2, 2014, Week 45-14, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kerry Proctor
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 45 - 14
Six 6.5 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 14 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word essay | 20 | |
| one 2,500-word essay | 60 | |
| one 750-word reflection | 20 |